This is the railway line from Littleborough to Todmorden viewed from Skew Bridge. Ahead is a tunnel known as the Winterbutlee Tunnel and just visible through the end is Walsden Station.
If we cross the road and look at the railway line heading South, we get a glimpse of a canal lock.
A footpath on the North side of Skew Bridge leads us down to Winterbutlee Lock which is #30 on the Rochdale Canal.
It is quite a way from here to Lock #84 which I showed you in October 2009.
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My favorite is the woman on the footpath. Love them all, though.
ReplyDeleteHubby keeps mentioning the possibility of a canal holiday - what worries me is 1. I may have to steer whilst he fiddles with the lock thing or 2. He steers whilst I fiddle with the thingy! Oh yes and there would be 2 dogs as well - the collection of possibilities for disaster are endless!
ReplyDeleteHitting on another love - the railroads.
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The woman on the footpath? I must need glasses LOL! I do see someone walking but cant make out if the person is a she or a he. Very photogenic scenery. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnne-Marie
Canals and railways - a highly enjoyable combination.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. A wonderful perspective for the two rail shots.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous captures as always! I love trains and railroads! The colors are are so rich and beautiful! Great post for the W day!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Amazing sight. The landscape is way pretty too. Thanks for sharing!
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I would really like to do that canal boat holiday -- even if it is raining -- as long as it is a warm rain. And let me tell you it would be a lot more soothing than sailing the Pacific to Catalina Island. At least the boat would be upright!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Such a peaceful landscape.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, but is that a house next to the tracks in the first photo? I think I'd prefer to be up on the hill. Love the different shades of green you captured.
ReplyDeleteWinterbutlee, what an interesting name. Rail and canal, both sets of photos great temptation to travel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very typically English scene that is!
ReplyDeleteI've often fancied a canal holiday, but Sid wouldnt' be able to come. I don't know how a big dog with only three legs would manage on a narrowboat!
What beautiful photos, railroads are lovely, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteKisses from Nydia.
Love train tracks and tunnels.
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